Question

A physical count of Ayayai Company’s inventory at year-end determined that inventory on hand had a value of $1,628,000. Upon further investigation, it was determined that this amount included the following: An inventory purchase of $51,900 made by Ayayai shipped from Sandhill Company on December 28 with terms FOB destination, but not due to be received until January 3. Goods shipped to a customer with a cost of $74,700 with terms FOB destination on December 29, but not expected to reach their destination until January 3. Goods shipped to a customer with a cost of $55,500 with terms FOB shipping point on December 30, but not expected to reach their destination until January 5. Goods held on consignment from Florence Company with a cost $16,300. Compute the amount that should be reported for inventory on Ayayai Company’s balance sheet at December 31, 2022.

Answer 1

Answer:

The amount that should be reported for inventory on Ayayai Company’s balance sheet at December 31, 2022 is $1,504,800

Explanation:

In order to calculate the amount that should be reported for inventory on Ayayai Company’s balance sheet at December 31, 2022 we would have to make the following calculation:

amount that should be reported for inventory on Ayayai Company’s balance sheet at December 31, 2022= Inventory as per physical count -inventory purchase-goods shipped-goods held on consignment

amount that should be reported for inventory on Ayayai Company’s balance sheet at December 31, 2022= $1,628,000-$51,900-$55,500$-$16,300

amount that should be reported for inventory on Ayayai Company’s balance sheet at December 31, 2022=$1,504,800